blog posts U. of I. study shows your commute can increase your fast food intake Mar 18, 2025 10:00 am by PreventionIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Prevention (March 15) 'If there’s traffic between 5 and 7 p.m., which happens to be right around the evening mealtime, we see an increase in fast food visits,' says Becca Taylor, a U. of I. professor of agricultural and consumer economics. Share on Facebook Tweet Email